A PURITAN CATECHISM
66. Is any man able perfectly to keep the commandments of God?
No mere man, since the fall, is able in his life perfectly to keep the commandments of God, but does daily break them in thought, word, and deed.
67. Are all transgressions of the law equally heinous?
Some sins in themselves, and by reason of various aggravations, are more heinous in the sight of God than others.
68. What does every sin deserve?
Every sin deserves God's wrath and curse, both in this life and that which is to come.
69. How may we escape his wrath and curse due to us for sin?
To escape the wrath and curse of God due to us for sin, we must believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, trusting alone to his blood and righteousness. This faith is attended by repentance for the past and leads to holiness in the future.
70. What is faith in Jesus Christ?
Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, whereby we receive, and rest upon him alone for salvation, as he is set forth in the gospel.
September 8, 2024
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Welcome and Prayer
A Puritan Catechism
O Father You Are Sovereign
Why Do the Heathen Nations Vainly Rage? (Psalm 2)
Bless the Lord, My Soul (Psalm 103B)
Scripture Reading: Leviticus 13
Apostles’ Creed
Pastoral Prayer
Offering
O Lord, Unto Your Land (Psalm 85A)
Holy Holy Holy
How Great (Psalm 145)
Sermon: Luke 9:27
Communion*
O Magnify the Lord With Me (Psalm 34A)
Benediction
UPCOMING EVENTS
Prayer Night: Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Baptisms: Sunday, September 29th
PSALM OF THE MONTH
Bless the LORD, My Soul (Psalm 103B)
O FATHER YOU ARE SOVEREIGN
O Father, You are sov’reign
In all the worlds You made;
Your mighty word was spoken
And light and life obeyed.
Your voice commands the seasons
And bounds the ocean’s shore,
Sets stars within their courses
And stills the tempest’s roar.
O Father, You are sov’reign
In all affairs of man;
No pow’rs of death or darkness
Can thwart Your perfect plan.
All chance and change transcending,
Supreme in time and space,
You hold Your trusting children
Secure in Your embrace.
O Father, You are sov’reign,
The Lord of human pain,
Transmuting earthly sorrows
To gold of heav’nly gain.
All evil overruling,
As none but Conqu’ror could,
Your love pursues its purpose,
Our souls’ eternal good.
O Father, You are sov’reign!
We see You dimly now,
But soon before Your triumph
Earth’s ev’ry knee shall bow.
With this glad hope before us
Our faith springs up anew:
Our sov’reign Lord and Savior,
We trust and worship You!
WHY DO THE HEATHEN NATIONS VAINLY RAGE?
(PSALM 2)
Why do the heathen nations vainly rage?
What prideful schemes are they in vain devising?
The kings of earth and rulers all engage
In evil plots, and in their sin contriving,
They take their stand against our God’s Messiah
They claim they will not keep His binding chains
The one enthroned in highest heaven higher
Mocks them to scorn, on them derision rains.
He speaks to them in righteous, holy wrath
God vexes them and shows His great displeasure
“Yet have I set My King upon the path
That upward winds to Zion, My own treasure.”
“’You are my My Son, today You are begotten,’-
I will declare what God has said to Me-
‘And not one tribe will ever be forgotten.
You will receive the world, just ask of Me.’”
“’The nations come; You are the only Heir,
The ends of earth will be Your own possession
And broken with a rod of iron there,
Rebellious pottery comes to destruction.’”
Now serve the Lord, with fear and gladness trembling,
And therefore, O ye kings, seek wisdom here.
How blessed are those who trust without dissembling,
Who kiss the Son and bow in reverent fear.
BLESS THE LORD, MY SOUL
(PSALM 103B)
Bless the LORD, my soul. My whole heart, Ever bless His holy name.
Bless the LORD, my soul. Forget not All His blessings to proclaim.
He forgives all your transgressions, Your diseases all He heals.
He redeems you from destruction, And with you He kindly deals.
He with love and mercy crowns you, Satisfies your years with good;
So that you will, like the eagle, With youth's vigor be renewed.
He shall intervene with justice For all those who are oppressed;
For their sake the LORD takes action, Governing in righteousness.
He revealed His deeds to Isr'el, And made Moses know His path.
LORD of grace and full of pity, Rich in love and slow to wrath!
He will not continue striving, Nor be angry constantly;
Has not dealt with us as sinners, Punishing iniquity.
For as high as are the heavens Far above the earth below,
Just as great to those who fear Him Is the steadfast love He'll show.
Far as east from west is distant, He has put away our sin.
Like the pity of a father, Has the LORD's compassion been.
SCRIPTURE READING
Leviticus 13
APOSTLES’ CREED
I believe in God the Father Almighty
Maker of heaven and earth
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only-begotten Son, our Lord
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary
Suffered under Pontius Pilate
Was crucified, dead, and buried
He descended into hades
The third day He rose again from the dead
He ascended in to heaven
And sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty
From there He shall come to judge the living and the dead
I believe in the Holy Spirit
The holy catholic church
The communion of saints
The forgiveness of sins
The resurrection of the body
And the life everlasting
Amen.
O LORD, UNTO YOUR LAND
(PSALM 85A)
O LORD, unto Your land You showed
Your favor graciously bestowed;
The captive Jacob You set free,
Restored his wealth and liberty.
Forgiven have Your people been,
And You have covered all their sin.
From us You've taken all Your wrath,
And turned from Your fierce anger's path.
So now, O God our Savior, turn!
Let indignation cease to burn!
Will You forever angry stay?
From age to age Your wrath display?
Will You not give us life once more,
Your people's joy in You restore?
O LORD, Your lovingkindness show,
And Your salvation now bestow.
HOLY HOLY HOLY
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty!
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!
Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore Thee,
Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
Cherubin and seraphim falling down before Thee
Who were and art, and evermore shalt be.
Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide Thee,
Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see
Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee,
Perfect in power, in love and purity.
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All Thy works shall praise Thy name, in earth, and sky, and sea
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty!
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!
HOW GREAT
(PSALM 145)
I’ll bless Your name, O God, each day that I awake
From dawn to setting sun, Your greatness I’ll proclaim
Your glory far exceeds all human thought
So with each breath I’ll bless Your name, O God
Your name will be revered by children yet to come
As generations sing of wonders You have done
Your strong and mighty deeds are always near
O God Most High, Your name will be revered
How great is the Lord and greatly to be praised!
How great is the Lord our God
How great is the Lord and greatly to be praised!
Your gracious hand provides for all who live and breathe
Your mercy runs to find the helpless and the weak
When we call out to You, You hear our cries
And all our needs Your gracious hand provides
Refrain
Forever without end, creation will rejoice
When works of wicked men, You finally destroy
Your power we’ll proclaim till Christ descends
And You will reign forever without end
Refrain
SERMON
Luke 9:27
O MAGNIFY THE LORD WITH ME
(PSALM 34A)
At all times I will bless the LORD
And ever praise Him with my voice
My soul will make its boast in God
The humble hear it and rejoice
I sought the LORD in darkest night
He saved me by His glorious might
O look upon His holy face
And let your gloom be turned to light
O lift Your voices, praise His name
The Mighty God has power to save
O magnify the LORD with me
Let us exalt His name together
O magnify the LORD,
O magnify the LORD with me
O magnify the LORD with me
Let us exalt His name forever
O magnify the LORD,
O magnify the LORD with me
This poor man sought the LORD on high
To save him from his bitter plight
Then God arose with outstretched arm
To save him and to win the fight
The mighty angel of the LORD
Surrounds His saints and bears His sword
O fear the LORD upon His throne
For He will come to save His own
So let us all lift up His name
For God alone has power to save
Refrain
O taste and see that God is good
May every blessing come to you
How wonderful! How precious is His grace!
Though lions lack for want of food
The LORD will give you all that’s good
For those who fear His holy name
Every blessing they will claim
Refrain
O magnify the LORD with me
Let us exalt His name forever
O magnify the LORD,
O magnify the LORD with me
COMMUNION*
Communion at CTK is celebrated weekly. If you are not a Covenant Member of our church, you are welcome to commune with us provided two things:
First, you are "in Christ" (you have repented of your sins and turned in faith to Christ alone for salvation).
Second, we ask that you be a "Faithful Church Member" of another local body (a regular attender, active participant, not under discipline). If one of our Covenant Members can vouch for these things, you are welcome to celebrate with us!